JPH03505855A - Crumb packaging system and method - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Crumb' Packaging System W field of invention The present invention generally relates to packages, systems and methods for packaging articles. In particular, for example, a clamp adapted to compress and hold an article there An inflatable package having the shape of a ram with a filling medium in a chamber surrounding the article. said inflatable package in which the body is supplied and thereby exerts an equal pressure on the article; Regarding.

Description of prior art Packaging for enclosing and thereby protecting goods has been used widely and for a long time. For example, such configurations are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,042,796 and 4 , 597,244, in which the article is expanded and sealed. Packaged inside a single bag. Items may not come into contact with the outer walls of the package. and the goods may be damaged if the package is dropped or otherwise subjected to shock. If you do so, you will suffer damage.

This problem has been addressed in U.S. Pat. No. 302.780, No. 3.406.746, No. 4.184.596, No. 4. No. 190.158, No. 4.240.556, No. 4.262.801 and No. No. 4,155,453. These packages include one or more of the following: There's a problem. The pressure applied to the article is not always uniform. inflate the outer bag Air is not applied uniformly. The enclosed article remains close to the outer cover, Thereby, by a shock or otherwise directed at the outer cover adjacent to the article. Can be damaged.

Encapsulated articles can slip off the sides or ends during periods of sudden movement. package The package, along with the enclosed item, must be tampered with by the sender and receiver without the handler's knowledge. obtain.

Some such packages are relatively complex in construction and/or expensive to manufacture. However, it requires special equipment or assembly directions.

Summary of the invention The present invention provides improvements over packaging systems such as those previously described. do. A first general embodiment of the invention includes a package, the package comprising an article a number of inflatable portions arranged to form pockets for receiving and retaining the Equipped with. A filling medium supply section is connected to all inflatable sections. the filling medium The supply section causes the expandable section to expand under equal pressure with the filling medium, thereby the pocket and the article to be substantially confined therein; .

The second and third general embodiments of the present invention are located at the rear of the packaging system. The third bag portion is pivotably and flexibly connected to the third bag portion in the The bag includes an overlapping first bag portion and a second bag portion. In the third specific example in its forward position, the fourth bag portion is coupled to the first or second bag portion. . Inside all bag parts, they are connected by a single entrance in one bag part. They are interconnected so that they can be expanded simultaneously. Overlapping first and second bag parts The edges of the are connected to each other. In this case, the first and second bag portions have a portion between them. Each front position of the packaging system is interchangeable to keep the pockets exposed. It will not stick to anything. In a third embodiment, the fourth bag portion terminates at the flap. be done. The flap can be inserted into a pocket and cover the enclosed article therein. . All bag sections should be filled with a small (and partially filled) filling medium such as pressurized air. Inflatable hands are used to press the first and second bag portions against the article. Stages are preferably provided in the packaging system. Expanded third example The 4-bag section also helps seal against the pocket entrance, allowing the 4-bag section to All of the sections provide complete surrounding protection for the enclosed article. If desired, the above The wrap may also be inflated to increase security for the enclosed article. All buses The bag portion, when inflated, securely clamps the item inside the pocket. Then, the pocket-forming components are placed under tension in the orthogonal direction.

In carrying out the first general embodiment of the preferred method of the invention, the fluid impermeable material The periphery of the four layers provides an entry point through which articles can be loaded into the pocket. It is attached except for the surrounding area where it is provided. The inlet section connects the upper two layers and the lower It is formed by the connection between two layers of . After delivering the item to the entrance and into the pocket, The upper two layers and the lower two layers are also completely or partially attached at their periphery and can be sealed to secure the article within the package so formed.

The inflatable portion then covers the two inner layers and the pockets formed thereby. Filled with air or other suitable medium to suspend in a fixed position within two layers. filled and expanded. Once the inlet is partially attached and sealed, the pocket The air inside the inflatable part passes through the properly sealed part upon expansion of the inflatable part. The two inner layer portions can then be pressed onto the article. all swelling Ensures that the air pressure within the tonic area is equal, thereby uniformizing the pressure around the article A further peripheral portion is formed within the filling medium supply portion for the purpose of comprises at least two distinct populations entering every expandable portion. four layers A bifurcated air passage is formed by sealing, but the seal line and The space between each end of the sealed peripheral portion is left unsealed.

In carrying out the methods of the second and third general embodiments of the invention, the package is a small, fully sealed container adapted to contain the filling medium. and is formed to define an enclosure therein. Connect facing package walls to each other. A mating partial seal divides the enclosure into three chambers, and a third chamber. In the example, it is divided into end flaps and four chambers. those chambers The inner side of the chamber is connected and the two outer chambers are connected to the central or third chamber. including members. The central or third chamber has two chambers for pressing against the article. connect the chambers. The package includes a bag portion defining two outer chambers. Overlap the minutes and fold to let the third chamber hold over itself be caught. The lateral sides of the 3 or 4 chamber bag section will continue to hold the article. are secured together to define a pocket for retention within the cage.

Several objectives and benefits arise from such a structure and method of manufacture. The pressure is on both sides of the article. Equally exercised on both sides. Air fills all inflatable parts and inflates them uniformly under equal pressure. It is inserted uniformly to make it stretch. Items are securely clamped and protected from shock. It is also protected inside the package during periods of severe exposure to damage. Pap The cage has a simple structure that is easy and inexpensive to manufacture. To protect enclosed items As required, any desired shape can be produced without significant changes in manufacturing equipment and technology Additional protections may be added.

Other objects and benefits of the invention, as well as a more complete understanding, may be obtained from the following illustrative embodiments. It will be clear from the accompanying drawings.

Brief description of the drawing FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first general example of a package embodying the present invention; The package consists of a four layer arrangement of films, fluid impermeable as shown in FIG. It consists of panels or sheets.

Figure 2 shows a fluid-impermeable film, fluid-impermeable panel or sheet in a continuous state. is a cross-sectional view of the package folded into a four-layer arrangement and showing It is arranged in a suitable form for constructing one embodiment.

Figure 3 shows a plan view from above of the package formed from the four layers illustrated in Figure 2. This is a top view, here before the sealed surrounding area is trimmed. Illustrated.

FIG. 4 is a side sectional view of the package of FIG. 3.

Figure 5 is a plan view from above similar to Figure 3, but here it is completed and trimmed. The item is placed inside the sealed package, and the two-way flow path for air or other media is expanded. It is illustrated that it penetrates equally into one of the tonic parts.

This represents the air flow in all inflatable parts.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 1 taken along line 6--6, showing the completed inflatable package. An article is fixedly supported in the package.

FIG. 7 shows an alternative embodiment of the array configuration illustrated in FIG. Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of separate body-impermeable films or panels; The panels are arranged in a suitable configuration for package construction.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view of another embodiment of the package shown in FIG. After loading the article into the cage, but before it is inflated, the inlet is partially closed. It is sealed.

Figure 9 is a plan view from above of the package of Figure 8, showing its sealed edges; Inside the package is an additionally sealed tear cord for opening the package. I'm here.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the package shown in FIG. is shown after being expanded.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the package shown in FIG. 10.

FIG. 12 shows a second general example of a packaging system embodying the present invention. FIG.

FIG. 13 shows the packaging system as formed in the second embodiment. FIG. 3 is a plan view from above of a preformed package, with the structure shown in FIG.

FIG. 14 is a side cross-sectional view of the package shown in FIG. 13.

Figure 15 is similar to Figure 14, but its lateral edges are folded before sealing. FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view illustrating stacked, partially fabricated packages; .

Figure 16 is a side cross-sectional view similar to Figure 15 of the completed package. , in which the articles are placed and the sealed, interconnected chambers are partially inflated.

Figure 17 shows the fully inflated package taken from Figure 12 along line 17-17. It is a sectional view from the side.

FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a packaging system embodying the invention.

Figure 19 shows a preliminary form being formed into a packaging system. FIG. 3 is a plan view from above of the completed package.

FIG. 20 is a side cross-sectional view of the package of FIG. 19.

Figure 2 is similar to Figure 20, but its lateral edges are folded before sealing. FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view illustrating stacked, partially fabricated packages; .

Figure 22 is a side cross-sectional view similar to Figure 21 of the completed package; , in which the articles are placed and the sealed, interconnected chambers are partially inflated.

Figure 23 shows the fully inflated package taken along line 23-23 in Figure 1. It is a sectional view from the side.

Description of preferred embodiments of the invention As shown in FIGS. 1 and 6, the package 20 includes a dual outer bag 22 and It includes an inner bag 24. The inner bag 24 holds the article 28 at the edge of the package 20. A pocket 26 is defined for receiving through the population 30 at the location of the portion 32. outside The bag 22 is divided into a pair of inflatable sections 34 and 3G, which Sealed and attached to each other by sides 38 and 40. pair of expansible parts The material of chambers 42 and 44 together with the material of inner bag 24 the chambers are inflated by a filling medium such as air, thereby Thus chambers 42 and 44 transfer the material of inner bag 24 to the article it holds. and press it. 3 and 5, at the end opposite end 32, , the package 20 is provided with a filling medium supply portion 46 . The filling medium supply part a large mouth valve 48 and at least two separate inlets 50 in communication with all inflation sections; The six-port valve 48 with the In the preferred design configuration, the fill media supply portion 46 and sealed sides 38 and a first end 49a and fill media supply portion 46 extending to the exterior of the package. having a second end 49b extending substantially within and terminating near the center thereof. Includes tube 49.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 7, respectively, the package 20 is made of a fluid-impermeable material. A continuous film, panel or sheet 52 or a separate film, panel or sheet 52. 54. Preferably, the panel material is a gas-impermeable composite laminate. Including. For example, each flexible panel has an intermediate layer of aluminum. , an exterior consisting of a heat-seal coating of plastic, such as polyethylene. The layer and inner layer are reactivated at temperatures around 300"F (149C). It may include an outer layer and an inner layer that are adapted to curl or melt. packaged Other plastic materials may be used depending on the environment in which the product or package will be exposed. Can be used. Thus, it is possible to make the package anti-static or anti-radiation. polyester, saran, nylon, etc., including any additives specifically used for Other plastics may be used. Additionally, there is another plus for the panel or its parts. tic materials may be used. These types of composite laminates are highly flexible. It can be configured in a soft and non-stretchable or stretchable state, but in this field are well known and therefore no further explanation is necessary for a complete understanding of the invention. It is. The seals of each layer constitute their attachment, and therefore, for purposes of describing the invention, It should also be understood that seal is referred to as opposed to adhesion.

As shown in FIG. 2, panel 52 consists of four layers 56, 57, 60 and 62. Folded and arranged into a convenient rectangular array shape, the folds 64, 66 and 68 56 and 58, layers 58 and 60, and layers 60 and 62, respectively. pa The flannel 52 terminates at an end 70. Folds 66 are filled with a filling medium as will be described hereinafter. Terminate inside end 70 to form a space for body supply portion 46 to be formed. be cut off. As shown in FIG. 7, the panel 54 is divided into three segments 72, 74. and 76. Each of these panels also has a convenient four rectangular array structure. to four layers 78, 80, 82 and 84, with fold 86 connecting layers 80, 82. are arranged as Segments 72 and 74 are connected to end 90 at each package end. and terminate. In a manner similar to that described in connection with FIG. 90 and provides space for a similar fill media supply portion 46 to be formed. do.

In both array configurations, layer 62 of FIG. 2 and layer 84 of FIG. adjacent to each other in the portions 70 and 90, but spaced apart from the overlapping portions of the respective folds 66 and 86. , forming a location for locating the large mouth valve 48.

The several layers are laid down, cut and heated by conventional methods and equipment. Sealed. The large mouth valve 48 is positioned between the ends '10 in the configuration of FIG. , and then heat sealed and cut as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. in detail The large mouth valve 48 is disposed between each end 70, and the sides 92 of each layer are heat-shielded to each other. The peripheral portion between the folds 64 and 68 is the portion where they meet the side portion 92. are left unattached, except for At the same time, the heat sealed seam 94 a filling medium supply section with a sealed end 70 arranged parallel to and adjacent to section 70; form 46 minutes. As shown in FIG. In order to form a population 50 of However, the desired Depending on the requirements, two or more spaces can be designed inside the package. The seam 94 is as shown in FIG. Folds 66 and edges defining layers 58 and 60 and layers 80 and 82 of FIG. stability with respect to each attached end 70 and 90. The pocket 26 also functions to hold the package 20 apart. Calibration stiffness is maintained.

The sides and ends attached together are then trimmed of excess material along the trim line 96. The appearance of the bag is trimmed by cutting out the The result will be as illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5.

The use of the package to package the article 28 is illustrated with respect to FIGS. 5 and 6. It will be revealed. Article 28 enters inner bag 24 via entry 30 between folds 64 and 68. will be sent. Air is generally directed into the center of the fill media supply section 46 through the mouth valve 48. and at both ends of the fill media supply section 46 as shown by arrow 98. and flows into both chambers 42 and 44 through a bifurcated inlet 50. do. As these chambers expand, each panel of inner bag 24 is pressed against thereby causing the air in the pocket 26 to be expelled through the inlet 30. . In addition, when the pressure within package 20 builds up sufficiently, the pressure increases to the point where large mouth valve 48 Press the flat part of the tube to keep it closed and remove it from the package. Prevent air leakage.

The embodiment shown in FIG. 7 is packaged in a manner similar to that shown in FIG. created to. Here, unlike the embodiment of FIG. 2, layers 78 and 80 and Each end 88 of layers 82 and 84 is respectively attached and sealed to form the embodiment of FIG. The same effect as fold lines 64 and 68 is provided. In other respects film or paper The manufacture and use of a package formed from channels 72, 74 and 76 is similar to the previous embodiment. is the same as

The packages shown in FIGS. 8-11 are variations of those previously described.

In this embodiment, a seal 100 attaching folds 64 and 68 to each other is attached to article 28. It has been added to secure it inside the pocket 26 of the inner bag 24, and the tearing A board 102 is located on the longitudinally sealed side 40 of the package 20 .

The seal extends completely across folds 64 and 68 to sealed sides 38 and 40. or slightly away from one of the sides or chamber 4 if desired. 2 and 44 to allow air to escape from pocket 26 when inflated. It may include one or more openings therein for providing a bleeder 104.

If the fill medium contains a fluid, the fluid may be colored or otherwise marked with any identifying or characteristic properties. characteristics, so that if the package 20 is removed by peeling the seal 1.00, Loss of fluid or the like should the chambers 42 and 44 be tampered with or ruptured. A change in color or change in characteristics is determined by inspection of the package.

FIGS. 12 and 17 show an upper or second bag portion 212 and a lower or second bag portion 212. bag portion 214 and an intermediate or third bag portion 216. A packaging system is illustrated. The three bag parts are heat sealed Formed by seams 218, 228, 230, 244 and 546. seam 218 includes intermediate section 216 and first bag section 212 along system 210. and between the intermediate section 216 and the second bag section 214. Explained below 13, seam 218 has sealed sides 229. and 222, so all three bag parts are inflated together can be done. Referring to FIGS. 12 and 15 to 17, the first bag portion 212 overlaps the second bag portion 214 and receives the article 226 therebetween. 1-224 (see FIGS. 16 and 17). first bag portion 212, second bag portion 214, and third bag portion 216. The front portion or seams 228 and 230 are sealed to each other to provide an inflatable and Expandable chambers 232, 234 and 236 are defined. chamber 232 and Upon inflation of 234, the first bag portion 212 and the second bag portion 214 The article 226 is pressed to hold it in a fixed position within the packaging system.

An inflation means, such as a valve 238, is disposed within the third bag portion 216 and located therein. is opened to selectively communicate fill medium to chamber 236, thereby 232 and 234 are in communication with each other as will be fully described hereinafter. Preferably Valve 238 includes a flat tube 239 that extends fully into third bag portion 216. nothing. The tube 239 terminates at one end 239a (see FIG. 13). the end 239a is sealed and attached within seam 244 to the outside of package 210. The area is opened.

The other end 239a of the tube 219 is generally located centrally within the third bag portion 216. It is opened.

For the purposes of this invention, the sealing of various parts also refers to the attachment of the parts to each other. Please understand that it means.

13 to 15 illustrate each stage of creating packaging system 210. Ru. The package consists of a pair of stacked, generally rectangular and equal length panels, panels or films 240 and 242, the panels extending in a longitudinal direction. Side edge seams 244 and 246 and edge or front edge seams 228 and 230. It is completely heat sealed to provide a large enclosure.

Seams 218 are spaced apart and parallel to front edge seams 228 and 230. is formed across each panel, thereby forming panels 240 and 242. and segments 240a, 240b and 240c. segments 242a, 242b, and 242c, respectively, thereby The package is attached to each bag portion 212, 216 and 214 and its chamber 2. 32, 236 and 234 (see Figure 16). The seam 218 is the thirteenth Each terminates short of the lateral edges 244 and 246 of the package as shown. be done. This arrangement allows the overlapping portions of panels 240 and 242 to A pair of passageways 218a and 218b is provided between the chambers 232, 234. and 23G are interconnected.

An additional seam similar to seam 218, as illustrated by dotted line 248 in FIG. The system can be used anywhere on the package or in a side position of the packaging system. The various connections between panels 240 and 242 are provided at the sides 220 and 22. It will be appreciated that additional pairs of inflatable chambers may be provided at two locations.

Panels 240 and 242 may be preformed or cut as separate sheets; Heat seal them completely along their perimeter and adhere to the side edges or seams. 244 and 246 and edges or seams 228 and 230. plastic Seam 244 and and 246 are segments 240a and 2428 are segments 240b and 242b. No need to seal until folded over. As a result, it will not happen twice. (Heat sealing can be done only once, avoiding the risk of weakening the adhesive part.) be done. Alternatively, a single sheet of material can be folded over itself, and a single lateral seam and end seams can be sealed and attached. Package fit may be formed from a seamless tube of material such that seams 244 and 246 The sides 220 and 222 can be removed from the seams 228 and 230. Heat sealing at positions such as t7) is necessary. sides 220 and 222 and By using the bag part 216 of 3, the stability of the package 2]0 can be improved. These sides hold the pocket 224 and the article 226 into the panel 2 when the page is inflated. 40 and 242 in that they are fixed in place by adhering to each other. will be subsidized.

The sheet material that makes up the package is a gas-impermeable composite laminate!・Can include . For example, each flexible panel that makes up the package may be made of aluminum or an intermediate layer consisting of a A plastic heat sealable material such as polyethylene that is designed to It can be comprised of an outer layer and an inner layer of coatings. Goods to be packaged Alternatively, other plastic materials may be used depending on the environment in which the package will be exposed. Ru. (Thus, polyesters with special properties such as anti-static or anti-radiation properties) Ester, saran, nylon and other plastics may be used. panel or Another plastic material may be used for the parts. These types of composite laminates can be constructed in a highly flexible and inextensible or extensible state; However, it is well known in the industry. Additionally, the panels can be made using conventional snowmaking and methods. can be suitably cut and sealed together.

The overlapping seams 244 and 246 are then sealed with standard adhesive, stitching (=j, etc.). The lateral seams 220 and 222 are heat sealed or mechanically secured to each other. are formed respectively. In the evacuated package, the article 226 thus the open front surface between the front seams 228 and 230 of the packaging system; It is adapted to be inserted through the pocket 224.

After the article is loaded, a standard inflation device with valve 238 or fill tube can be used. , the interconnected chambers 232, 234, and 236 and exceed the ambient pressure. It may be coupled to a suitable source of pressurized fluid, such as air, for pressurizing the inflation pressure. Each bar As the tag portions 212, 214 and 216 are expanded, the Sea urchin chambers 232, 234 and 236 expand and panels 240a and 242a , 240b, 240c, and 242c from the illustrated state of FIGS. 15 and 16. quickly pull away. Thus, the third bag portion 216 and its chamber 236 are defined. panel 24 as enabled by separating pairs of seams 218 that define 0a and 240b are pressed against and around article 226, and 240 C is pressed against panels 240a and 240b. Front seam 228 and 2 Segments of panels 240a and 240b adjacent to panel 30 are also pressed together. and seals the article 226 inside the pocket 224. Shown in Figure 17 In the fully inflated state, the internal pressure tends to keep valve 238 closed. The valve 238 thereby prevents air from escaping from the package 210. is pressed against the tube 239 of. Also, in the fully inflated state, the side portions 220 and 22 and the inflated third bag portion 21.6 are pulled inwardly. brought together and tensioned, thereby tensioning panels 240a and 240b in orthogonal directions. Place it in a stretched state.

That is, with panels 240a and 240b facing sides 220 and 222 and the third towards the bag portion 216 of the panel 240a and 240b. Clamp securely around article 226. Fully inflated state is also the chamber 236 is pressed against chambers 232 and 234, thereby causing article 2 to 26 is further immobilized within the package 210 thereby making it resistant to package damage. provides additional measures for the security of packages that are The terrain is like helium A gas of the formula can be used as a filling medium along with a suitable liquid such as water. In another way, In addition to pressurized fluid, the chamber may be filled with plastics such as urethane and polyurethane in solid form. in stick material, as injected in liquid form and hardened, or e.g. in balls. or pieces such as pellet pieces or all of them and other combinations of filling media. It can be filled with

It has been demonstrated that it is desirable to fill the chamber with a solid filling medium of the type previously described. If specified, such filling medium may be used to form one or more edges or seams. It may be desirable to prefill the chambers in advance, or the filling medium may be added to each chamber. It may be desirable to provide separate inflation means or valves for separate communication with the . So In such an application, each seam 18 extends the entire width of the package and extends across the chamber phase. There will be no communication with each other.

If desired, the opening of pocket 224 may be heated after loading article 226 therein. seal, thereby sealing the front seams 228 and 230. may be attached to each other prior to expansion.

FIGS. 18-23 show an upper or first bag portion 312 and a lower or second bag portion 312. bag portion 314, an intermediate or third bag portion 316, and a fourth or pocket portion 316. A package comprising a cut closure bag portion 317 and a flap portion 319. A processing system 310 is illustrated. The flap portion 319 has a retracted side portion 319 a (see Fig. 19). As further shown in Figures 20 to 22 , all parts are heat sealed seams 318.328-330.344 and 346. Each seam 318 is connected to packaging system 3. 10 between the third bag portion 316 and the first bag portion 312; between the third bag portion 316 and the second bag portion 314 and the second bag portion 31 4 and between the pocket closure bag portion 317. explained below and As shown in FIG. 19, each seam 318 ensures that all three bag sections Not fully distracted between sealed sides 320 and 322 so that they can be inflated . Referring again to FIGS. 18 and 21-23, the first bag portion 312 is Overlapping and intervening second bag portion 314 for receiving article 326 324 (see FIGS. 22 and 23). Each bag part 31 2.314 and 316 have their sides 320.322 and portions 312 and 314 sealed to each other at seams 328, 329 and 330, and It defines three expandable chambers 332, 334, 346 and 337. Chan Upon inflation of bars 332 and 334, first bag portion 312 and second bag portion Portion 314 compresses article 326 and places it in a fixed location within the packaging system. to hold.

An inflation means, such as a valve 338, is disposed within the third bag portion 316 and located therein. is opened to selectively communicate fill medium to chamber 236, thereby 332, 334, and 337 are in communication with each other as will be fully described hereinafter.

Preferably, valve 338 is a flat tube that extends fully into third bag portion 316. Contains 339. The tube 339 terminates at one end 339a (see FIG. 19). Ru. The end 339a is sealed and attached inside the seam 344 to secure the package. 310 is opened to the outside. The other end 339a of the tube 319 is generally connected to a third bar. An opening is formed inside the center of the tag portion 316.

For purposes of this invention, seals of various parts also refer to the attachment of the parts to each other. Please understand that it means.

19-20 illustrate each stage of creating the packaging system 31O. Ru. The package consists of a pair of stacked, generally rectangular panels of equal length. , sheets or films 340 and 342, the panels being longitudinally stretched. side edge seams 344 and 346 and edge or front edge seams 328.32. 9 and 330 are completely heat sealed to provide a large enclosure. S The sheets 318 are spaced apart from each other and parallel to the sheets \328, 329 and 330 at the front end. 340 and formed across each panel so that panels 340 and and 342 into segments 340a, 340b, 340c. , 340d and 342e.

and husbands to segments 342a, 342b, 342C1342d and 342e. 312.316.314, thereby dividing the package into respective bag parts 312.316.314 and 317 and its chambers 332, 336, 334 and 337 (see Figure 22). (see). The seams 318 each seal the package as shown in FIG. terminating before the lateral edges 344 and 346 of. With this arrangement, Passages 318a and 318b and 3 between overlapping portions of panels 340 and 342 18c pairs are provided, thus chambers 332, 334 and 336 and 337 are interconnected.

An additional seam similar to seam 318, as illustrated by dotted line 348 in FIG. The system can be used anywhere on the package and can be placed on the side of the packaging system. The various connections between panels 340 and 342 are provided at the sides 320 and 32. It will be appreciated that additional pairs of inflatable chambers may be provided at two locations.

Panels 340 and 342 may be preformed or cut as separate sheets; Heat seal them completely along their perimeter and adhere to the lateral edges or setbacks. Seams 344 and 346 with curved sides 319a and edges or seams 32 8 and 330. Ensure that excessive heat is not applied to plastic materials To ensure that seams 344 and 346 are Fold over segments 340b and 342b and segments 340d and 342d. There is no need to seal it until it is bent. With this, only once instead of twice heat sealing is possible, thereby avoiding the risk of weakening the bond. another Fold the single sheet of material over itself, and the side seams and edges of the single It can be sealed and attached with a seam. The package also includes the material (such as seams 344 and 346). seam 32 to form sides 320 and 322; 8 and 329 and 330 and the receded side 319a at seam locations. A sticker is required.

Side portions 320 and 322 and third bag portion 316 and pocket closure bag portion By using the minute 317, the stability of the package 310 can be increased even if the package is inflated. When the panels 340 and 34 By adhering them to each other, they assist in fixing them in place. .

The sheet material making up the package may include a gas-impermeable composite laminate.

For example, each flexible panel that makes up the package is made of aluminum. An intermediate layer consisting of plastic heat-sealable coatings such as polyethylene, which are An outer shoulder and an inner layer consisting of tings. Goods to be packaged Other plastic materials may be used depending on the environment to which the package will be exposed. This Therefore, polyesters with special properties such as anti-static or anti-radiation properties can be used. plastic, saran, nylon, and other plastics may be used. panel or part thereof Another plastic material may be used for. These types of composite laminates are Can be configured in a highly flexible and non-extensible or extensible state is well known in the industry. Furthermore, the panels can be manufactured using conventional equipment and methods. can be cut and sealed together.

When the package illustrated in Figures 19 and 20 is initially created, the package The package has a pair of fold lines 350 and 350 at both ends of the package thus formed. 351 and the third bag portion 316 as shown in FIG. and the pocket closure bag portion 317 is folded over itself and the first bag portion 317 is folded over itself. 312 covers the second bag part 314 and the flap 319 and is inserted into the part between them. be done. The overlapping seams 344 and 346 are then applied with standard adhesive, stitching, etc. The lateral seams 320 and 3 are thus heat sealed or mechanically secured to each other. 22 respectively. In the evacuated package, the article 326 is thus The front seam 328 of the packaging system and pocket closure bag portion A flap 319 is placed over the article through the open front surface between 317 It is inserted into the pocket 324 in this state.

After the article is loaded, a standard inflation device with valve 338 or fill tube can be used. , filling and surrounding the interconnecting chambers 332, 334, and 336 and 337. coupled to a suitable source of pressurized fluid, such as air, to pressurize the inflation pressure above the ambient pressure. As each bag portion 312, 314 and 31G and 317 is inflated, Chambers 332, 334, 336 and 337 are expanded as shown in FIG. and panels 340a and 342a, 340b, 340c and 342c and 34 0d, 342d are separated from each other from the illustrated state of FIGS. 21 and 22. This way of the seam 318 defining the third bag portion 316 and its chamber 336. Also the pocket closure bag portion 31, as is made possible by separating the pair. 7 and the pair of seams 318 and 329 that define the chamber 337 thereof. Panels 3408 and 340b abut article 326 as enabled by 340c and 340d are pressed against and around panels 340a and 340d. and 340b. Panel 3 adjacent to front seams 328 and 329 Segments 40a and 340b are also pressed together and inserted into the pocket. The article 326 inside the container 324 is sealed.

Finally, pocket seal bag portion 317 is provided with a seal to aid in closure of the pocket. extended to the system 328. In the fully inflated state shown in Figure 23, , the internal pressure maintains valve 338 closed, thereby causing package 310 to close. In order to prevent air from escaping, the valve 338 is in contact with the tube 239. Being pushed. Also, in the fully inflated state, the sides 320 and 32 and the inflated The third bag portion 316 and the pocket closure bag portion 317 are held inside under tension. pulled toward the sides thereby causing segments 340a and 340b to orthogonally Place it under tension in the direction. That is, segments 340a and 340b are placed on the side. portions 320 and 322 and toward third bag portion 316 and pocket closure bag. segment 317, thus separating segments 340a and 340b. clamp firmly around the product 326. The fully expanded state is also chamber 3 36 and 337 and press against chambers 332 and 334, thereby further immobilizes the article 326 within the package 310, thereby Provides additional means for package safety against damage.

gas in its geological form, such as helium, along with a suitable liquid, such as water, as a filling medium. Can be used. Alternatively, in addition to the pressurized fluid, the chamber may contain a solid form of urethane and A plastic material such as polyurethane, which is injected in liquid form and hardens. or all of them, such as balls or pellet pieces, and other filling media. It can be filled in pieces such as body combinations.

It has proven desirable to fill the chamber with a solid filling medium of the type previously described. If specified, such filling medium may be used to form one or more edges or seams. It may be desirable to prefill the chambers in advance, or alternatively, the filling medium can be added to each chamber. It may be desirable to provide separate inflation means or valves for separate communication with the . So In such an application, each seam 318 extends the entire width of the package and fills the chamber. There will be no mutual communication.

If desired, a complete seam 329 can be created similarly to seam 318, thereby The flap portion 3j9 also connects the article 326 and each bag portion 312 and 314. can be inflated against the pocket 324, thereby allowing the article to become more complete within the pocket 324. It can be captured completely.

Although the invention has been described with respect to specific embodiments and modifications thereof, the spirit of the invention It should be noted that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the scope.

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[Claims] 1. arranged to include pocket means for receiving and retaining articles therein; and a means for defining a plurality of inflatable portions to form a circumferential seal. 4 consisting of sheets of filling medium impermeable material bound together around their peripheries; a pair of inflatable chambers and an inlet to said bucket means. , means for defining the plurality of inflatable portions, and filling each inflatable portion. A medium is used to make the socket means and its socket expandable under equal pressure. connected to all of said inflatable portions for substantially enclosing the article therein; isobaric means and inlet means communicating with each of the pair of expandable chambers. and isobaric means comprising a filling medium supply section. 2. sealing means for sealing the bracket means to secure the article therein; A package according to claim 1, comprising: 3. To determine whether the inflatable part and the articles stored in the bucket means have been tampered with. The claim comprises means for imparting characteristic features to the filling medium to provide The package described in item 2 of the scope of request. 4. The isobaric means includes a filling medium supply section with an inlet to the expandable section; A package according to claim 1, wherein the inlets are spaced apart from each other. 5. The fill media supply section includes a tie spaced from the surrounding seal and all sealing the layers together to form a filled media supply chamber, said binding portions sealing each other an end spaced apart from said peripheral seal to form an inlet from spaced apart inlet means; 2. The package of claim 1, further comprising an end. 6. The filling medium supply portion communicates with the filling medium supply chamber and the outside of the package. 6. The package according to claim 5, further comprising a valve. 7. The valve extends substantially into the interior of the fill medium supply chamber, thereby supplying the fill medium. Claim 6 comprising elongate flat tubes pressed together under pressure of Packages listed in section. 8. The sheet is a continuous panel folded and arranged in a rectangular shape consisting of four layers. 2. A layer according to claim 1, wherein the folds connect each pair of adjacent layers. package. 9. Two of the folds are located along one side of the rectangular shape, and the third Each end of the eye and continuous panel is along a side parallel to the one side of the rectangular body. and the third fold is set back inwardly from each end of the panel. , a peripheral seal is provided at each end of the panel and between two adjacent sides of the rectangular body. 9. The package of claim 8, wherein the package is positioned. 10. The tie seals the third fold and each adjacent layer, thereby sealing the feed chamber. forming a filling medium supply section with a spaced apart inlet having a pair of inflatable chambers. 10. The package of claim 9, wherein each of the supply chambers communicates with each of the supply chambers. ge. 11. The filling medium supply section is equipped with a valve that communicates with the supply chamber and the outside of the package. 11. The package according to claim 10. 12. The valve extends substantially inside the supply chamber, thereby reducing the pressure of the filling medium. Claim 11 comprising elongated flat tubes pressed together under force. Packages listed in section. 13. a fourth tie sealing the two folds after the article is held in the bucket means; 13. The package according to claim 12, comprising an attachment part. 14. The binding part of the fourth board must be terminated before the two adjacent sides of the rectangular body. The package described in item 13 of the scope of demand. 15. The sheet is made into a panel of three segments arranged in four layers. , wherein the folds connect the insides of the segment pairs. The package described in item 1 of the scope. 16. the four ends of each segment are located along one side of the rectangular shape; bound to each other in pairs separated by an inlet, with a fold and each said segment The two ends of the rectangular body are positioned along the sides of the rectangular body parallel to the one side. the fold is recessed inwardly from the two ends, and the peripheral seal is positioned between the two ends and two adjacent sides of the rectangular body The package according to claim 15. 17. The folds and the adjacent four layers are bound together to form a supply chamber. forming a filling medium supply section comprising a filling medium supply section, an inlet opening each of said supply chambers to inflate the supply chamber; 17. The package of claim 16, wherein the package communicates with each of the possible chambers. 18. The filling medium supply section is equipped with a valve that communicates with the supply chamber and the outside of the package. 18. The package according to claim 17. 19. The valve comprises an elongated flat tube extending substantially inside the supply chamber. and pressed together under the pressure of the filling medium. ge. 20. 4 sealing two adjacent sides after the article is held in the bucket means; 20. The package according to claim 19, comprising a second binding portion. 21. The fourth binding part terminates in front of the two adjacent sides of the rectangular body. The package according to claim 20. 22. A method for creating a package for receiving and holding an article therein. forming a plurality of inflatable portions to provide a pocket means adapted to a step of arranging the The plurality of inflatable parts are connected to each other so that they are simultaneously inflated under equal pressure of the filling medium. and making the package possible. 23. providing a bucket means adapted to receive and hold an article therein; forming and arranging a plurality of expansible portions for selectively making a package according to claim 22, including the step of sealing together the method for. 24. The step of selectively sealing the sheets of material together includes all inflatable parts and the like. forming a fill media supply portion having spaced apart inlets in communication with each other; A method for creating a package according to scope 23. 25. Several inflatable parts are connected together so that they simultaneously inflate under equal pressure of the filling medium. The inflatable step includes spaced inlets communicating equally with all inflatable portions. 23. The package of claim 22, comprising the step of forming a fill media supply portion having method for creating pages. 26. providing a bucket means adapted to receive and hold an article therein; By forming and arranging multiple inflatable portions for filling medium impermeability The four layers of material are bonded together at the periphery to form a peripheral seal and a pair of Claim 22 forming an inflatable chamber and an inlet to the bucket means. A method for creating a package with 27. providing a bucket means adapted to receive and hold an article therein; forming and arranging a plurality of expandable sections for The steps of connecting to each other so that they can simultaneously expand under equal pressure of the filling medium are , All layers are tied together at a distance from the surrounding seal to open the fill media supply chamber. forming and separating each end of the bonded portion from the surrounding seal to form an inflatable portion; forming spaced apart inlets to the A method for creating packages. 28. A filling medium supply chamber to communicate the supply chamber with the outside of the package. 28. The package of claim 27 including the step of positioning the valve within the package. A method for creating. 29. A filling medium supply chamber to communicate the supply chamber with the outside of the package. positioning the valve within the elongated flat tube, filling the elongated flat tube with the flat tube; substantially inside the supply chamber so as to be pressable together under the pressure of the filling medium. creating a package according to claim 28, comprising the step of distracting the method for. 30. providing a bucket means adapted to receive and hold an article therein; forming and arranging a plurality of expandable sections for The steps of connecting to each other so that they can simultaneously expand under equal pressure of the filling medium are , A continuous sheet of panel consisting of a filling medium impermeable material with three folds in each layer. selectively folded into a rectangular shape consisting of four layers connecting adjacent pairs; for making a package according to claim 26, including the step of sealing. method. 31. A continuous sheet of panel consisting of a filling medium impermeable material is folded into three folds. Selectively folded into a rectangular shape consisting of four layers with adjacent pairs of each layer connected The step of peeling and sealing is Position two fold lines along one side of the rectangular shape, and align the third fold line with the panel. positioning the end along and parallel to one side of the rectangular body; retracting the third fold inwardly from the edge of the panel; Position the perimeter seal orthogonally between the panel edge and two adjacent sides of the rectangular shape. stage of 31. A method for making a package according to claim 30, comprising: 32. A continuous sheet of panel consisting of a filling medium impermeable material is folded into three folds. Selectively folded into a rectangular shape consisting of four layers with adjacent pairs of each layer connected The step of peeling and sealing is The third fold and the adjacent layers of each layer are tied together to form the feed chamber and the feed chamber. a fill media supply chamber with spaced inlets communicating each of the bars with the expandable portion; includes the step of forming a A method for creating a package according to claim 31. 33. After the article is held in the bucket means, at the entrance position to the bucket means 2 Claim 32, further comprising the step of placing a fourth binding part between two folds. A method for creating a package with 34. After the article is held in the bucket means, at the entrance position to the bucket means 2 The step of placing the fourth binding part between the two folds is as follows: terminating the fourth binding portion before two adjacent sides of the rectangular body; 34. A method for making a package according to claim 33, comprising: 35. providing a bucket means adapted to receive and hold an article therein; forming and arranging a plurality of expandable sections for The steps of connecting to each other so that they can simultaneously expand under equal pressure of the filling medium are , A sheet consisting of three segments is constructed such that the folds connect the inner pairs of layers to each other. the step of selectively folding, arranging, and sealing the four layers. 27. A method for creating a package according to claim 26. 36. providing a bucket means adapted to receive and hold an article therein; forming and arranging a plurality of expandable sections for The steps of connecting to each other so that they can simultaneously expand under equal pressure of the filling medium are , Position the four ends of the segment along one side of the rectangular shape, and tying together the two ends into a pair separated by the entrance of the pocket means; and the fold and the other two ends of the segment along the sides of the rectangular body and above. positioning parallel to one side; each peripheral seal to said two ends and two adjacent sides of the rectangular body; positioning orthogonally between them; 36. A method for making a package according to claim 35, comprising: 37. providing a bucket means adapted to receive and hold an article therein; forming and arranging a plurality of expandable sections for The steps of connecting to each other so that they can simultaneously expand under equal pressure of the filling medium are , Folds of each layer and adjacent layers are tied together and fed into a feeding chamber and separate inlets. a fill media supply with spaced inlets communicating each of the chambers with the expandable portion; including the step of forming a chamber 37. A method for creating a package according to claim 36. 38. After the article is held in the bucket means, at the entrance position to the bucket means 2 Claim 37 further comprising the step of placing a fourth binding part between two folds. A method for creating a package with 39. Step of terminating the fourth binding part before the two adjacent sides of the rectangular body 39. A method for making a package according to claim 38, comprising: 40. A package having opposing front and rear sides and opposing lateral sides. filling system, the filling system being at least partially filled with a filling medium; a first bag portion defining a first chamber; a second channel adapted to be at least partially filled with said filling medium; a second bag portion defining a chamber and covered by said first bag portion; thereby defining a pocket therebetween adapted to hold the article. said second bag portion filled with said filling medium; a third bag portion defining a third chamber adapted to the first bag portion and the second bag portion on the rear side of the packaging system; the third bag portion interconnecting the bag portions, the first bag portion and the second bag portion; bag portion, each overlapping side edge of the third bag portion is said seam means securing each other to each other at each lateral side location of the system; a first bag portion and a second bag portion on the front side of the packaging system; The positions are left unattached to each other, thereby creating a bocket at that position. Said packaging system adapted to be exposed. 41. selectively filling the first chamber, the second chamber, and the third chamber; an inflatable means positioned on at least one of each bag portion for communicating with the inflatable means; The first chamber, the second chamber, and the third chamber are at least partially the first bag portion and the second bag portion segment. The article is brought into contact with the article under tension in the orthogonal direction, thereby causing the article to become blurred. and an inflatable means for holding it securely and protectably within the container. 41. The packaging system of claim 40. 42. The first bag part, the second bag part, and the third bag part are the overlapping parts. one panel and a second panel, each said panel having its own the overlapping lateral edges of the first panel and the second panel; 41. The packaging system according to claim 40, wherein a seam means is formed at the position. stem. 43. Each of the first panel and the second panel have a generally rectangular shape and are mutually adjacent. 43. The packaging system of claim 42, having the same length. 44. each of the first panel and the second panel is constructed from a fluid-impermeable flexible material; 43. The packaging system of claim 42. 45. fixing each of the first panel and the second panel to each other and fixing the first panel to the second panel; and the second panel to the first bag part, the second bag part, and the third bag part. formed across the first panel and the second panel for partitioning into A packaging system according to claim 42 having at least two seams. Tem. 46. Each seam extends along at least one of the lateral edges of the first panel and the second panel. terminating at the front, with a filling medium between the first panel and the second panel. A passageway is provided for interconnecting the chamber, the second chamber, and the third chamber. 46. The packaging system according to claim 45. 47. Each seam terminates short of each side edge of the first panel and the second panel. and thereby causing a filler medium to flow between the first panel and the second panel. A pair of passageways are defined for interconnecting the chamber, the second chamber, and the third chamber. 47. The packaging system of claim 46, wherein: 48. The first chamber, the second chamber, and the third chamber are arranged in a first chamber for the article. at least substantially confining and compressing the bag portion and the second bag portion. the third bag is at least substantially filled with a filling medium for filling the third bag. a bag portion is pressed against and attached to the first bag portion and the second bag portion; 41. The packaging system of claim 40, wherein pressure is applied. 49. The filling medium is a pressurized fluid and a plastic sig foam material in solid or piece form. 49. The packaging system of claim 48, wherein includes a combination thereof. 50. Fold each other into a pair of mutually sealed sheets of packaging material. Stacked and further sealed to each other to receive three inflatable chambers and articles. said sheet forming a pocket therein, said sheet and said sheet forming a pocket therein; The three inflatable chambers formed by the above are placed under orthogonal tension. and means for firmly fixing the article between the sheets. The packaging system includes a pair of mutually sealed sheets. 51. The sheet and the three inflatable chambers formed thereby are orthogonally placed under directional tension to thereby securely secure the article between said sheets. The means for this includes additional sheets placed on either side of the pair of mutually sealed sheets an inflatable chamber bound and sealed thereto and surrounding the bucket; and inflating the inflatable chamber to form a and means for creating tension in at least one orthogonal component. 51. The packaging system of claim 50. 52. The sheet and the three inflatable chambers formed thereby are orthogonally placed under directional tension to thereby securely secure the article between said sheets. The means for connecting the two inflatable chambers with a third inflatable chamber 2, to produce a further component in the orthogonal tension state the expandable chambers to exert pressure on the two expandable chambers. inflate thereby creating tension in at least one orthogonal component; said third inflatable chamber being inflated by means for The packaging system according to item 51. 53. packaging to form a pocket therebetween for receiving the article; at least one pair of inflatable portions comprising contacting sheets of adhesive material; fixed to the pair of inflatable parts and to the part between them, and fixed to the contacting sheet. a third inflatable portion, the three inflatable portions are inflated and the sheet is orthogonally placed under directional tension, thereby securing the article between said sheets; packaging system including means for 54. Claims in which the three inflatable parts are connected to each other to be inflated simultaneously The method according to paragraph 53. 55. to be formed into a packaging system to hold the goods there an inflatable package comprising: an enclosure including a pair of overlapping panels with unbound edges; a seam joining the unbound edges together; and a seam formed across each of the panels. and between their ends spaced longitudinally to secure each said panel to each other. at least one chamber formed in the chamber and dividing said enclosure into at least two chambers; shall be one additional seam, terminating in front of at least one side of each said panel. a front panel between each panel to provide a passageway for interconnecting said chambers; an additional seam, one of the panels connecting one of the chambers to the other; Fold over the chamber to thereby provide a bocket for the part in between. folded over the other panel, Yet another seam joins the folded panels together. said package. 56. at least one of the chambers for selectively communicating a filling medium thereto; the chamber is positioned and thereby pressable against the article; 56. A package as claimed in claim 55, including inflatable means for making the package look like a baby. 57. Each panel has a generally rectangular shape and extends to the same length as the other. The package described in item 55 of the scope of demand. 58. Claim 55: Each panel is constructed from a fluid-impermeable, flexible material. Package listed. 59. Additional seams are terminated in front of each panel, allowing the chambers to communicate with each other. 56. The package of claim 55, wherein a pair of passageways is provided for. 60.Longitudinally spaced with respect to each other to form three chambers A pair of seams are formed across each panel in which one of the chambers is one is positioned between the first chamber and the second chamber, whereby the first A third chamber is defined that interconnects the chamber and the second chamber. Packages as described in Scope No. 55. 61. A method for forming a packaging system, the method comprising: forming an enclosure; said enclosure with at least two bags to form a chamber therein; The step of dividing into parts and overlaying one bag part on the other bag part. folding the enclosure to hold the article; at opposite lateral lateral positions to define a socket therebetween. overlapping and fixing the side edges of each bag section with each other; A method for forming the packaging system comprising: 62. The step of forming an enclosure includes forming the enclosure from a pair of superimposed panels. forming an enclosure; said enclosure with at least two bags to form a chamber therein; The step of dividing into portions includes dividing the panel between and across opposite edges of the panel. At the step of forming at least one seam, alternate each panel at the seam location. said step of fixing to a said enclosure for overlapping one bag section with the other bag section; folding the enclosure includes folding the enclosure around a fold adjacent to the seam; Forming a packaging system according to claim 61, comprising the step of folding. How to. 63. Place the enclosure in at least two bags to form a chamber therein. The step of dividing the chambers into sections on each side of the seam includes passages communicating each chamber with each other. in front of at least one lateral side of each panel to define between each panel 63. The packaging system of claim 62, including the step of terminating. A method for forming. 64. Each chamfer is filling the chamber at least substantially with a filler medium, thereby filling the bucket with a filler medium, thereby claim 1 including the step of clamping the article securely and securely; 64. A method for forming a packaging system according to clause 63. 65. Place the enclosure in at least two bags to form a chamber therein. The step of dividing each panel into sections involves cutting across each panel at a distance from each other in the longitudinal direction. a pair of seams, each with a seam between each panel and two chambers. folding to form a third chamber in communication with the two chambers within the closure. Claims comprising the step of forming said seam at a location generally equidistant from the eye. 64. A method for forming a packaging system according to clause 63. 66. A box is formed between a pair of sheets of packaging material to receive the article. placing the articles in the bucket; and tensioning each sheet in the orthogonal direction. clamping the article firmly between each sheet under tension under conditions of A method for forming a solid packaging system that includes: 67. An additional sheet is fixed to each side of the pair of sheets to surround the bucket. forming at least two inflatable chambers, each sheet being orthogonally Clamp the article tightly between each sheet under tension in the direction of tension. The step of causing said expansion to create such an orthogonal tension situation 67. The firm structure of claim 66 including the step of inflating the chamber. A method for forming a packaging system. 68. securing a third inflatable chamber to the two inflatable chambers; Include and tension each sheet under orthogonal tension conditions to securely hold the item between each sheet. The clamping step includes inflating the third inflatable chamber in an orthogonal direction. Claim 67 including the step of generating other components in the tension state methods to form a solid packaging system. 69. Inflating the third inflatable chamber to the other component in the orthogonal tension The step of producing involves connecting each chamber to each other and inflating them simultaneously. 69. The solid packaging system of claim 68, Method for forming the stem. 70. comprising a contacting sheet of packaging material for receiving the article; forming a bucket between a pair of inflatable portions; the pair of inflatable parts between the pair of inflatable parts, and the contacting seal. and inflate the three inflatable parts to tension the sheet in the orthogonal direction. the step of arranging the article in a vertical position, thereby firmly clamping the article between the sheets; and a method for forming a packaging system. 71. A package having opposing front and rear sides and opposing lateral sides. filling system, the filling system being at least partially filled with a filling medium; a first bag portion defining a first chamber; a second channel adapted to be at least partially filled with said filling medium; a second bag portion defining a chamber and covered by said first bag portion; thereby defining a pocket adapted to hold the article in that space. said second bag portion filled with said filling medium; a third bag portion defining a third chamber adapted to the first bag portion and the second bag portion on the rear side of the packaging system; said third bag portion interconnecting the bag portions; and at least partially a filling medium. a second bag portion adapted to be filled with the second bag portion and coupled to said second bag portion; a fourth bag portion for defining four chambers; and coupled to the fourth bag portion. The flap part is inserted into the pocket and the front part is inserted into the pocket. said flasher adapted to cover said article to secure said article in said receptacle; and the the first bag portion, the second bag portion, the third bag portion, and the fourth bag portion; each overlapping lateral edge of the packaging section in the lateral direction of each of said packaging systems. With seam means securing each other in lateral positions, said first bag portion In the front position of the packaging system, the second bag portion and the fourth bag portion The bag portion and the flap portion are left unbound thereby allowing their position to be The packaging system is adapted to expose the packaging. 72. a first chamber, a second chamber, a third chamber, and a fourth chamber. located on at least one of each bag section for selectively communicating the filling medium to the bag; an inflatable means attached to said first chamber, said second chamber and said third chamber; a fourth chamber at least partially filled with the filling medium; and a segment of the second bag portion with the article under orthogonal tension. contact and thereby keep the item securely and protectively inside the box. A package according to claim 71, comprising inflatable means for holding the package. system. 73. a first bag portion, a second bag portion, a third bag portion, and a fourth bag portion. The bag portion and flap portion are formed by overlapping first and second panel pairs. , each panel being folded over itself and forming a and a seam means is formed at the overlapping lateral edges of the second panel. The packaging system according to item 71. 74. Each of the first panel and the second panel have a generally rectangular shape and are mutually adjacent. 74. The packaging system of claim 73, having the same length. 75. each of the first panel and the second panel is constructed from a fluid-impermeable flexible material; 74. The packaging system of claim 73. 76. fixing each of the first panel and the second panel to each other and fixing the first panel to the second panel; and the second panel to the first bag part, the second bag part, and the third bag part. , and the first panel and the second panel for dividing into a fourth bag portion. Claim 73 having at least two seams formed across the flannel. Packaging system as described. 77. Each seam extends along at least one of the lateral edges of the first panel and the second panel. terminating at the front, with a filling medium between the first panel and the second panel. Intercommunicating the chamber, the second chamber, the third chamber, and the fourth chamber 77. The packaging system of claim 76, wherein a passageway is provided for . 78. Each seam terminates short of each side edge of the first panel and the second panel. and thereby causing a filler medium to flow between the first panel and the second panel. for interconnecting the chamber, the second chamber, the third chamber, and the fourth chamber. 78. The packaging system of claim 77, wherein a pair of passages are defined. . 79. a first chamber, a second chamber, a third chamber, and a fourth chamber. The bag at least substantially holds the first bag portion and the second bag portion relative to the article. at least substantially filled with a filling medium to confine and compress the Thereby, the third bag portion and the fourth bag portion are connected to the first bag portion and the fourth bag portion. and the second bag portion and pressure is applied thereto. The packaging system according to item 1. 80. The filling medium is a pressurized fluid and a plastic sig foam material in solid or piece form. 80. The packaging system of claim 79, wherein: comprises a combination thereof. 81. Fold each other into a pair of mutually sealed sheets of packaging material. Stacked and further sealed together to receive four inflatable chambers and articles. said sheet forming a pocket therein, said sheet and said sheet forming a pocket therein; the four inflatable chambers formed by the and means for firmly securing the article between said sheets. The packaging system includes the pair of mutually sealed sheets. 82. The sheet and the three inflatable chambers formed thereby are orthogonally Place the article under tension in the direction of the sheet, thereby firmly securing the article between the sheets. The means for an inflatable chip that is formed into a sheet and bound and sealed thereto to surround the bucket. said additional sheet forming a chamber and inflating said inflatable chamber; means for creating tension in at least one orthogonal component by 82. The packaging system of claim 81, comprising: 83. The sheet and the four inflatable chambers formed thereby are orthogonally Place the article under tension in the direction of the sheet, thereby firmly securing the article between the sheets. The means for doing so include a third inflatable chamber secured to the two inflatable chambers. a fourth inflatable chamber fixed to one of said two inflatable chambers; a third inflatable chamber and a fourth inflatable chamber; The bar creates a further component of tension in orthogonal directions and expands the two inflating the expandable chamber to exert pressure on the chamber by means for creating tension in at least one orthogonal component by 83. The packaging system of claim 82, wherein the packaging system is expanded by: 84. a flare fixed to the fourth inflatable chamber and capable of being inserted into the socket; 84. The packaging system of claim 83, further comprising a package. 85. A contact made of packaging material to form a pocket between the parts at least one pair of inflatable portions comprising a sheet that a third inflatable portion secured to the intervening portion and secured to the contacting sheet; The three inflatable parts are inflated and the sheet is placed under tension in the orthogonal direction. and means for securing the article between said sheets. packaging system. 86. Claims in which the three inflatable parts are connected to each other to be inflated simultaneously 85. The packaging system according to paragraph 85. 87. a fourth inflatable portion secured to one of the pair of inflatable portions; a flap secured to the inflatable portion; the flap being attached to at least one of the inflatable portions; 87. The pad according to claim 86, further comprising means for sealing against the caging system. 88. to be formed into a packaging system to hold the goods therein an inflatable package comprising: an enclosure including a pair of overlapping panels and formed across each of said panels; and formed between longitudinally spaced ends of each panel. a frame, securing said panels to each other and securing said enclosure to at least one said seam for dividing into three chambers and flaps; at least three chambers terminate in front of at least one edge of each said panel; A passage is provided between the chambers to communicate with each other. said expandable package. 89. at least one of each chamber for selectively communicating a filling medium thereto; 89. The inflatable package of claim 88, comprising inflatable means in the package. . 90. Each panel is generally rectangular and extends the same length as each other, with flaps 89. The expandable tube of claim 88, wherein the expandable tube is shortened between its ends to form a package you get. 91. Claim 88, wherein each panel is constructed from a fluid-impermeable flexible material. Inflatable package as described in Section 1. 92. The seams forming each chamber are terminated in front of each side of each panel and are continuous. 89. The expansion device of claim 88, defining a pair of passageways between each of said chambers. package you get. 93. Three seams are placed longitudinally apart from each other across each panel. and thereby form four bag parts, one bag part being the first bag part. and a second bag portion, the other bag portion being positioned between said first bag portion and said second bag portion. coupled to the bag portions of the second chamber and in interconnect communication with the first chamber and the second chamber; 89. The expansion of claim 88 defining a third chamber and a fourth chamber. possible package. 94. A method for forming a packaging system, the method comprising: forming an enclosure; dividing the enclosure into at least five parts; forming at least four chambers; To overlap the first part onto the second part The enclosure can be folded steplessly; Overlapping one selected lateral edge of each section with its opposite lateral section to define an open-ended pocket in the space therebetween for holding the articles; stages and The method comprising: 95. The forming stage involves forming an enclosure from a pair of overlapping panels. the dividing step is between opposite ends of the panels and between opposite ends of the panels. forming at least two seams across each panel at the location of said seams; The folding stage involves seaming the separate parts of the enclosure. Claim 94 includes the step of folding around a fold line adjacent to the fold line. the method of. 96. The splitting step interconnects the chambers between each panel and on both sides of each seam. in front of at least one side of each panel to define a passageway between each panel. 96. The method of claim 95, further comprising the step of terminating the seam. 97. a chamber for tensioning the segments of the bag portion that define the bucket; at least substantially filled with a filling medium, thereby filling the articles in the bucket with a filler medium; Claim 96 including the step of firmly and protectively clamping the The method described in section. 98. The dividing step includes cutting across each panel in longitudinally spaced relation to each other; Generally, there is a third chamber in the enclosure between each panel and two chambers. and a pair of seams each equidistant from the fold to form a fourth chamber. 96. The method of claim 95, including the step of forming. 99. The seams of the first seam pair and the seams of the second seam pair are The other seam of the second seam pair terminates at the front on at least one side of each panel. claim terminating in a section to form a flap from the end of one end of the inflatable section; The method according to item 98. 100. It is a method for forming a solid packaging system. , forming a box for receiving the article between a pair of sheets of packaging material. orthogonal steps to securely clamp the article between each sheet. and tensioning each sheet under tension-promoting conditions. Method for forming a caging system. 101. to form at least two expandable chambers surrounding the bucket; securing an additional sheet to each side of each pair of sheets to provide orthogonal tensioning. The step of tensioning each sheet under the circumstances is to claim 100, including the step of inflating the chamber. Methods for forming packaging systems. 102. a third inflatable chamber is secured to one end of the two chambers; and securing a fourth chamber to opposite ends of the two chambers; The step of tensioning each sheet under cross-tensioning conditions is similar to other components of orthogonal tensioning. inflating the third chamber and the fourth chamber to produce a The secure packaging system of claim 101, which includes: How to form. 103. The expansion stage involves connecting each chamber to each other and inflating them simultaneously. A secure packaging system according to claim 102 comprising: A method for forming. 104. The flap is placed in the fourth chamber to load the flap into the bucket. A rigid package according to claim 103, including the step of securing. method for forming a processing system. 105. includes a contacting sheet of packaging material for receiving the article; forming a pocket between a pair of inflatable portions comprising a third inflatable portion; securing to the pair of inflatable portions and to the portion therebetween and the contacting sheet; 4 is fixed to one of the pair of inflatable parts and the layered sheet. step and place each sheet under orthogonal tension thereby placing the article between each sheet. and inflating the fourth inflatable portion to securely clamp the fourth inflatable portion. A method for forming a packaging system. 106. The flap is placed in the fourth chamber to load the flap into the bucket. 106. The packaging system of claim 105, including the step of securing. A method for forming.